Lifetime dieter

[joker_m]

Hi All,

As an intro, I lost 7 stone in 2003 doing 1000 calories/day for a year. I am now 2 stone lighter than in 2003 meaning I've lost about 10 stone altogether. I've always been chunky and I have hypothyroidism and a disabled foot since birth. I am trying to lose weight to avoid the diabetes that runs in my family and to feel pretty but I am very much an emotional eater. Although I am proud that I'm at my lowest weight since high school (1 1/2 stones left before I'm at high school weight), I struggle with being okay with how I am and wanting to be even better. This conflict stresses me and I tend to binge after logging calories at 1500 consistently each day. My average calorie intake all of last year was 1800 and I've lost a stone in 18 months. That's me. I hope I can help you and you can help me.

[George56]

Hi Joker I'm thinking that you have done really well to lose all the weight.

10st. You have done well, and I am sure that the Administrator will get back to the as they are very supportive and helpful.

Good luck with your journey

George 56

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Joker

Well done for having lost 10 stone, that's a major achievement, but I hope that you'll be able to ease up on yourself now and appreciate just how far you've come

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[Rosa-m]

Hi Joker,

Well done you! You've lost loads!

I am also an emotional eater, in fact you can tell if I'm happy or depressed by my weight. I have a trigger for my eating, but I'm hoping that by losing some weight I'll start to feel happier, and that will encourage me to continue and feel even happier

So good luck to you, and get happy !